Portuguese Savory Cheese Loaf (Bolo De Queijos)

• 3 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon milk, more if needed
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons minced herbs, such as chives, parsley, cilantro or 2 tablespoons oregano
• black pepper, to taste
• 1 cup cake flour
• 2 tablespoons cake flour
• 1 14 teaspoons baking powder
• 4 ounces cheese, grated (Queijo sao Jorge, Manchego, or Parmigiano-Reggiano)
• 4 ounces creamy mild feta cheese or 4 ounces other fresh cheese, drained and crumbled into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 ounce prosciutto, cubed (or presunto)

1. Preheat the oven to 350C (180 degrees C).
2. Line a 4-by-8-inch rectangular loaf pan with parchment paper and set aside.
3. In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the eggs on medium until thick and lemon yellow, about 3 to 5 minutes.
4. Add the milk, olive oil, herbs, and pepper and mix until combined.
5. In a small bowl, sift the flour and baking powder together.
6. Add the Queijo Sao Jorge and feta and toss to coat.
7. Fold the flour-and-cheese mixture into the egg mixture until no traces of flour can be seen.
8. Add a bit more milk if the dough appears dry.
9. Fold in the presunto.
10. Spoon the batter into the pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
11. Bake for 40 minutes or until golden brown.
12. Remove to a rack and let cool in the pan until just warm to the touch before turning out.
13. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/portuguese-savory-cheese-loaf-bolo-de-queijos-483603 (may not work)